Takarajimasha Announces "This Horror is Amazing! 2026 Edition" Featuring Top 20 Horror Novels of 2025, Releasing June 15

Takarajimasha will release "This Horror is Amazing! 2026 Edition," a ranking book of horror novels, on Monday, June 15, 2026. This book is from the editorial department of the mystery novel guidebook "This Mystery is Amazing!," which boasts a 37-year history.

"This Horror is Amazing!" surveys experts such as authors and critics to announce the top 20 horror novels published in the previous year, divided into domestic and international editions. It also includes analyses of the works and interviews with authors. It is supported as a guidebook for horror fans, book lovers, and mystery enthusiasts to discover truly interesting works.

The 2026 edition features "The Summer of the Death of Light," a youth x horror manga representing the Reiwa era, on its cover, along with an interview with the author, Mokumoku Ren. We asked about their thoughts on the work as it approaches its climax. To commemorate the 35th anniversary of its publication, the seminal J-horror work "Ring" is also featured. It includes an interview with the author, Koji Suzuki, and a timeline of "Sadako's" records. The rankings include a wide range of works, from classic horror to highly niche titles, such as "Sarugaku" (by Kōji Natsuhiko), "Selected Masterpieces of Pre-war Japanese Modern Horror: The Vampire of Babylon" (edited by Shingo Aizu), and "The Fleeting Daughter" (by Seri Watanabara). In addition, the book is packed with special features such as the annual essay "My Scary Story" by popular authors and "My Best 6" chosen by horror enthusiasts.

"This Horror is Amazing! 2026 Edition"

https://tkj.jp/book/?cd=TD078445

Release Date: June 15, 2026 / Price: 900 yen (tax included)

*Please refrain from quoting the rankings.

☑ Contents

■ "The Summer of the Death of Light" Feature
■ Announcement of Top 20 Horror Novels of 2025: Domestic / International Rankings

■ 35th Anniversary Commemoration: "Ring" Feature
■ "My Scary Story" Asked of 13 Popular Authors

■ "This Horror Game is Amazing!" "This Horror Movie is Amazing!" "This True Ghost Story is Amazing!"

■ "My Best 6" Chosen by Horror Enthusiasts, and more

〈Comment from the Editor〉
Minami Umeda, Editorial Department 2, Book Division

This is the third year we have been able to publish "This Horror is Amazing!". This is all thanks to the support of our horror fans. Thank you very much. The cover story is a feature on "The Summer of the Death of Light." The interview with Mokumoku Ren was deeply moving, regarding horror, characters, and readers.

I received the news of Koji Suzuki's passing in early May. It was about three weeks after he gave me a sincere and hopeful talk, directly addressing me as an editor. I was in shock for a while, but I hope to deliver this precious interview article, which was the last one received, to our readers. In addition, this issue is packed with "now" horror information, including the Top 20 and "My Scary Story." Please enjoy it as a companion for your horror viewing.